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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.70, 207.90 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.70, 207.90 and 61.70 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.70 : 207.90 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.70/207.90 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.70x = 207.90 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.70x = 12,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,827.43/138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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